Victor Boniface put behind him an injury layoff as well as a failed transfer to Saudi Arabia by getting among the goals in a 3-1 home win by Bayer Leverkusen against Hoffenheim.
Victor Boniface opened scoring in the 15th minute for his seventh Bundesliga goal of the season.
Defending champions Leverkusen remain six points behind record Bayern Munich on 45 points after 20 rounds of matches.
Gift Orban scored his second Bundesliga goal for relegation-troubled Hoffenheim captained by Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma.
His club are four points outside the relegation zone in 16th position.
